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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 556.07 and 272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 556.07 and 272.15 is: 375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 556.07 = 272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/556.07 = 272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 556.07 × 272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 151,330.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,330.31/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.37

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